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 Gr. 5-8 Summary: Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.(Humorous stories)

 Gr. 4-6. Summary: In Georgia during the summer of 1976, Gabriel, a white boy who is being bullied, and Frita, an African American girl who is facing prejudice, decide to overcome their many fears together as they enter fifth grade. (Race relations)

GR. K- 2. Summary: A young farm girl tries to catch her favorite chicken, until she learns something about the hen that makes her change her ways. (Humorous stories)

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If I Built a CarGr. K-2. Summary: Jack describes the kind of car he would build–one with amazing accessories and with the capability of traveling on land, in the air, and on and under the sea. (Monarch winner, Stories in rhyme)

 colfer.jpgGr. 7 and up. Summary: In the late nineteenth century, when Conor Broekhart discovers a conspiracy to overthrow the king, he is branded a traitor, imprisoned, and forced to mine for diamonds under brutal conditions while he plans a daring escape from Little Saltee prison by way of a flying machine that he must design, build, and, hardest of all, trust to carry him to safety. (Adventure, fantasy)

 

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Each week look for books to be reviewed - come in and check out the great reads @ Zimmerman Library!

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